Transportation

Boeing’s Max 9 jets are back in operation after a weeks-long investigation. But the company faces a steep task of restoring the public’s trust.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

To mark Greater LA’s last show, we re-air part of the first-ever episode, in which Steve Chiotakis visits a giant car shredder between the Ports of LA and Long Beach.

from Greater LA

As ridership inches back to pre-pandemic levels, LA Metro is hoping police, outreach workers and civilian helpers will lure public transit skeptics on board.

Will Nordstroms-level customer service lure riders to Metro?

As ridership inches back to pre-pandemic levels, LA Metro is hoping police, outreach workers and civilian helpers will lure public transit skeptics on board.

from Greater LA

“Renewing the Dream: The Mobility Revolution and the Future of Los Angeles” is a new book about how LA is developing alternatives to getting around by cars.

Can modern transit options help redefine the dream life in LA?

“Renewing the Dream: The Mobility Revolution and the Future of Los Angeles” is a new book about how LA is developing alternatives to getting around by cars.

from Greater LA

New state traffic laws will restrict speeding and traffic stops, plus lift a decades-long ban on cruising through neighborhoods.

‘Low and slow’ is in, pretextual stops are out: New CA traffic laws

New state traffic laws will restrict speeding and traffic stops, plus lift a decades-long ban on cruising through neighborhoods.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A series of high-profile accidents involving autonomous vehicles has some Angelenos nervous about their future in the city.

Self-driving cars are rolling out in LA. Are they safe?

A series of high-profile accidents involving autonomous vehicles has some Angelenos nervous about their future in the city.

from Greater LA

Since October, the robotaxi company Waymo has been offering driverless rides in Los Angeles. Greater LA’s Steve Chotakis tried one out for himself.

What it’s like to ride in a car with no one in the driver’s seat

Since October, the robotaxi company Waymo has been offering driverless rides in Los Angeles. Greater LA’s Steve Chotakis tried one out for himself.

from Greater LA

Waymo has big plans for the future of autonomous vehicles in Los Angeles and beyond.

What does the future hold for self-driving cars in LA?

Waymo has big plans for the future of autonomous vehicles in Los Angeles and beyond.

from Greater LA

Robotaxi companies say their technology will fix the problems with human driving. But critics are pushing back about safety and efficacy.

Waymo: Are driverless cars safe, will they transform commutes?

Robotaxi companies say their technology will fix the problems with human driving. But critics are pushing back about safety and efficacy.

from Greater LA

Over the course of 48 hours, The Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern visited dozens of non-Tesla EV charging stations around LA County. A significant portion of them didn't work.

LA’s EV charging woes: Out-of-order signs, payment problems

Over the course of 48 hours, The Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern visited dozens of non-Tesla EV charging stations around LA County. A significant portion of them didn't work.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

UCLA scientists say the way ants build their nests might help humans improve traffic and transportation logistics.

Antsy about holiday travel? The tiny insects can help humans solve traffic issues

UCLA scientists say the way ants build their nests might help humans improve traffic and transportation logistics.

from Greater LA

United Airlines has implemented a new boarding process they’re calling “WILMA” (window, middle, aisle). The company says it’ll reduce bottlenecks.

Will passengers board planes faster with United’s WILMA method?

United Airlines has implemented a new boarding process they’re calling “WILMA” (window, middle, aisle). The company says it’ll reduce bottlenecks.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The cashiers, cooks, baristas, and bartenders represented by Unite Here Local 11 are pushing airport concessionaire Areas USA for better benefits and wages.

LAX concession workers strike amid record-setting Thanksgiving travel

The cashiers, cooks, baristas, and bartenders represented by Unite Here Local 11 are pushing airport concessionaire Areas USA for better benefits and wages.

from KCRW Features

Metro is doubling the number of public bathrooms on train lines from three to six. Despite the urgent need, some commuters are complaining that they require a phone to use.

Metro’s bathroom project offers relief – but bring a phone

Metro is doubling the number of public bathrooms on train lines from three to six. Despite the urgent need, some commuters are complaining that they require a phone to use.

from Greater LA

The 10 freeway is closed through Downtown LA — after a fire damaged an overpass. A state of emergency is in place, and as of noon Monday, cleanup of the hazardous site is complete.

Fire shuts down 10 freeway in DTLA, invoking Northridge quake memories

The 10 freeway is closed through Downtown LA — after a fire damaged an overpass. A state of emergency is in place, and as of noon Monday, cleanup of the hazardous site is complete.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

One in four cars sold in California is now electric. EV drivers say switching saves money and the planet. Gas drivers are worried about running out of power.

Electric v. gas: Drivers make the case for and against each

One in four cars sold in California is now electric. EV drivers say switching saves money and the planet. Gas drivers are worried about running out of power.

from Greater LA

UAW President Shawn Fain employed aggressive tactics and unapologetic rhetoric to secure big gains for the union and the labor movement at large.

UAW scores historic victory against the Big 3 automakers

UAW President Shawn Fain employed aggressive tactics and unapologetic rhetoric to secure big gains for the union and the labor movement at large.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Since Michel Shane’s 13-year-old daughter died on PCH in 2010, he’s been trying to make the road safer. He’s produced a documentary called “21 Miles in Malibu.”

Speeding drivers, cyclists, beach-goers: ‘21 Miles in Malibu’ shows lives at risk on PCH

Since Michel Shane’s 13-year-old daughter died on PCH in 2010, he’s been trying to make the road safer. He’s produced a documentary called “21 Miles in Malibu.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The nonprofit ActiveSGV’s ArroyoFest will shut down six miles of the 110 freeway from Lincoln Heights to South Pasadena for cyclists and pedestrians on October 29.

ArroyoFest turns 110 freeway car-free for first time in 20 years

The nonprofit ActiveSGV’s ArroyoFest will shut down six miles of the 110 freeway from Lincoln Heights to South Pasadena for cyclists and pedestrians on October 29.

from Greater LA

Ford brought back the Bronco in 2021, and now the SUV could be the future of the federal government’s efforts to fight wildfires.

2024 Bronco: High-tech off-roader could help government fight wildfires

Ford brought back the Bronco in 2021, and now the SUV could be the future of the federal government’s efforts to fight wildfires.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand